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Position Title: Manager, Social and Labor Relations

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: VilleneuvedAscq 2020 

Requisition ID: 28591 

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McCain knows the importance that food plays in people's lives – the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. That is why our purpose is celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food.  We do this by succeeding together with our teams, business, and community partners around the world because we know when we work and grow together, we succeed together. Be a part of our family…We are McCain! 

The Position

The Manager Social and Labor relations is responsible for developing and implementing strategies for leading the relationship with works councils and labor unions across Continental Europe (CE). You ensure compliance wit labor law, while promoting an harmonious work environment across CE operations, incl strategic planning, collaboration with local HR teams and the development of policies that align with corporate and regional objectives. You build and maintain constructive relationships with labor unions or employee representatives, through regular communication, collaboration on mutual interests and negotiating during collective bargaining.

Key Responsibilities:

Labor relations strategy

• With key stakeholders develop and implement a comprehensive labor relations strategy  and framework that complies with European and local employment laws and aligns with CE objectives.
• Define the CE negotiations strategy and communications framework.
• Build trusted partnerships with regional as well as local key internal stakeholders (incl local HR partners) with the purpose of ensuring regional consistency while staying locally relevant.
• Leads the European Works Council meetings and updates, including mandatory meetings and negotiations (e.g. organizational changes, change of policies and procedures, …). Ensure a proper implementation of social agreements.

Employee communication

• Develop and execute communication strategies that keep employees informed about labor relations matters, policy changes and company initiatives.
• Foster an open and transparent communication culture to build trust among employees.

Social relations France

• Lead negotiations strategy, communication & coordination in France
• Manage Central Workers Council and coordinates Local Works Councils

Social and labor law

• Monitor trends and legislation changes to identify. Identify potential labor relations risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Develop and maintain internal capabilities by keeping internal partners (e.g. managers, HR) up to speed on specific social topics, regulatory changes, policies, collective bargaining principles etc
• Manage code of conduct investigations

The Ideal Candidate:

Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or related field.

Proven track record in social and labor relations at a European level, with strong track record in France.

Strong expertise of European and French labor laws and regulation.

Proven track record of successful negotiations with unions and employee representatives.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive situations diplomatically.

Fluency in English and French.

Flexible to travel across Europe as required.

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McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
 
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Job Family: Human Resources      
Division: Continental Europe 
Department: ​Human Resources CEU ​
Location(s): FR - France : Nord : Villeneuve-d'Ascq || FR - France : Artois : Bethune || FR - France : Marne : Matougues || FR - France : Oise : Compiegne || FR - France : Other : Reference job description || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : BETHUNE Cedex || FR - France : Pas-de-Calais : Harnes 

Company: McCain Alimentaire SAS 

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